Initialization (--init)

Purpose

Prepare the Ubuntu host for Soviez ERP:

• Validate supported Ubuntu LTS (22.04 / 24.04 / 26.04, amd64)
• Install and configure Docker
• Prepare Nginx and certificate tooling
• Apply firewall defaults (public 22/80/443)
• Apply security baseline components used by Production
• Create platform layout under /opt/soviez
• Safe to re-run if interrupted

Must never: install Webmin or Virtualmin.

Syntax

sudo soviez.sh --init

Use the soviez.sh on PATH after bootstrap (curl -fsSL https://soviez.sh | sudo bash).

Prerequisites

• Root / sudo
• Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, or 26.04 LTS amd64
• Network for package download during connected bootstrap

Effects

Creates or updates host packages and services required for Production. Does not create a tenant by itself—use sudo soviez.sh --new for that.

What it does NOT do

• Does not install Webmin/Virtualmin
• Does not expose application or database ports publicly
• Does not delete package manager locks or force-kill package tools

Resume

Re-run --init if interrupted. Missing components are completed where the product supports idempotent resume.